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Patent GB-2355236-A (GB)
Title: Variable load control in a vehicle suspension
Inventor: PLATNER DAVID K
IPC: B60G17/02
Filed: 2000-10-11
Abstract: A method and system for providing variable load control and isolation in a vehicle suspension includes a variably flexible suspension element 14 coupled between the frame 10 of the vehicle and the wheel 16. The variably flexible suspension element comprises an electrically responsive material disposed therein that varies stiffness in response to electrical control signals applied thereto. The electrical control signals are generated by an electronic control unit 24 and are representative of road conditions traveled by the vehicle as sensed by at least one sensor 22.
Patent GB-2369004-A (GB)
Title: Connecting to a PLMN having Localized Service Areas
Inventor: GRANBERG OLOF
IPC: H04W48/20
Filed: 2000-11-07
Abstract: Conventionally, if a subscriber has an allowed Localized Service Area (LSA) in one PLMN, and is roaming in another PLMN, it will not find that allowed LSA. According to the system described, when the mobile station is attached to a first network, it searches frequencies belonging to networks other than the first network. If the search finds a cell which only allows access by users belonging to an LSA including that cell, and if the mobile station belongs to that LSA, the mobile station then attempts to attach to that cell. This means that the user is able to access his allowed LSA, even if he is originally attached to a different network.
Patent GB-2360058-A (GB)
Title: Door weather strip
Inventor: MITSUNOBU TERAMOTO
IPC: B32B25/14
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: A door weather strip having an extruded member WA and a molded corner C1 for connecting ends of the extruded member. The extruded member is composed of a foamed thermoplastic olefin elastomer which has an average cell diameter of 30 to 70 žm and an expansion ratio of 150 to 250%. This is achieved preferably by use of a chemical foaming agent.
Patent GB-2373120-A (GB)
Title: Viewing digital images via a games console
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: A63F13/02
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: A system (180, 210) for displaying a user's personal digitised photographic image data in a comparable manner to a photo album is described. The system (180, 210) comprises a combination of: a gaming console (120) for playing a video game; the gaming console (120) including a modem (122) for connecting the gaming console to the Internet (126); a domestic television (12) for displaying the video game to the user when connected with the console (120); and a permanent data store (176) connected to the Internet, the permanent data store (176) storing the user's digitised photographic image data (24) and comprising an Internet server (178) for transmitting part or all of the user's digitised photographic image data (24) to the gaming console (120); and a portable CD (162) including a viewing application program (26), the viewing application program comprising a communications applet (130) for receiving the user's digitised photographic image data (24) from the permanent data store (176) via the modem (122) and the Internet (126). The viewing application program (26) is arranged to configure the gaming console (120) to display the digitised photographic image data (24) on the domestic television (12) when the user's digitised photographic image data (24) has been received by the gaming console (120).
Patent GB-2375223-A (GB)
Title: Battery management system.
Inventor: KELLAWAY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: H01M50/572
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: A battery management system comprises a printed circuit board 2 and a plurality of electrochemical cells 10. The cell terminal posts 11 and 12 are fitted through apertures in the board and are secured by nuts 13. Each aperture is associated with a conductive track forming part of the printed circuit on the board and the cells are therefore in electrical contact with the circuit. The cells have both positive and negative terminals at either or both ends. Each cell is associated with a bypass device 23, which enables defective cells to be individually isolated from the battery system. Bypass device 23 may comprise an irreversible contact closure, for example a meltable element, or spring loaded switch triggered by a meltable element. Alternatively device 23 may be a reversible switch for example a low impedance MOSFET. The management system senses individual cell voltages, the cell string voltage and the string current, and may also comprise sensors to detect one or more of: cell temperature, ambient temperature, cell coolant temperature, cell internal pressure, coolant pressure drop, hydrogen emissions from cells and electrical ground faults. The electrochemical cells may comprise lead-acid cells.
Patent GB-2363144-A (GB)
Title: Equalising the rotational speed of roller cutter drill bit cones
Inventor: SINGH AMARDEEP
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: A roller cone drill bit has a number of roller cones, where the cutting elements are arranged so that the rotational speed of each cone differs by less than 7 % from the rotational speed of the other cones. Alternatively, the cutter elements are arranged so that the scraping distance for individual cutter elements on each cone is substantially the same.
Patent GB-2372073-A (GB)
Title: Axial flow fan for use as a bilge blower
Inventor: WILKINSON BRUCE
IPC: F04D19/00
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: An axial flow fan suitable for use as an in-line marine bilge blower comprises a number of aerofoils 14, a fan wheel hub 12, a motor 46, a housing 18 and one or more strengthening portions to prevent variations in the diameter of the housing 18. The strengthening portions may include stiffening rings 20, one of which may surround the housing 18 adjacent the aerofoils 14. The fan may also include straightening vanes 26, which act on the flow created by rotation of the aerofoils 14. Tapered collars 22,24 with tabs 25 may be located at each end of the housing 18 to provide means of attaching hoses to an inlet 11 and an outlet 13. The fan may be supported on a hollow base 42 which includes a pair of feet 44. Means, such as a protective boot 32, may be provided to protect the motor 46 from moisture.
Patent GB-2372818-A (GB)
Title: Body monitoring apparatus for recording and transmitting physiological data and voice data for indentification of the patient
Inventor: CARTER HUGH
IPC: A61B5/0432
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: ECG recording apparatus 1 includes a port 2 for connection to ECG electrodes and a microphone 3 for detecting vocal signals. Processing electronics store a recording of the vocal signals and the physiological data on the storage medium 4. The vocal signal includes a component for identifying the human or animal subject.
Patent GB-2381653-A (GB)
Title: A quadrupole ion trap device and methods of operating a quadrupole ion trap device
Inventor: DING LI
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: A quadrupole ion trap device has a field adjusting electrode 4 located outside the trapping region R adjacent the aperture in the entrance end cap electrode 2, and optionally adjacent the aperture in the exit end cap electrode 3. The field adjusting electrode(s) 4 controls field distortion in the vicinity of the apertures. By appropriately setting the voltages 7 on the field adjusting electrodes 4 the efficiency and resolution of operational processes such as ion introduction, precursor ion isolation and mass scanning can be improved.
Patent GB-2374171-A (GB)
Title: Providing encrypted, partially restricted data to a client
Inventor: MATSUMOTO SHUICHI
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: An encrypted contents file contains use restriction information, and contents. The use restriction information corresponds to such an information capable of restricting a use of the contents when the contents are used. A Web server provides the encrypted contents file to a client, and thereafter, transmits use approval information outputted from a use approving unit to the client in response to a request issued from this client. The use approving unit approves the use of the contents under such a condition that the client has paid a consideration of the use of the contents, and changes a use restriction of the contents provided to the client, so that the client can use the contents. The contents can include a plurality of representation modes and can be music information.
Patent GB-2383910-A (GB)
Title: Optical free space signalling system
Inventor: GREEN ALAN EDWARD
IPC: H04B10/112
Filed: 2002-01-07
Abstract: An optical communications system is provided comprising first and second signalling devices 3, 7 in which a free space duplex communications link 11 between the devices is established. The first device 3 includes a modulating retro-reflector and the second device 7 includes at least one light source for directing light towards the retro-reflector. A full duplex link is described which uses small signal modulation techniques to differentiate the transmitted uplink modulation data from the reflected downlink modulation data. The strength of the reflected signal is monitored and used as part of a control loop to control the power level of the transmitted light. In one embodiment the modulation depth (the difference in modulated intensity levels p1, p2 in fig. 5) of the transmitted uplink signal is varied in accordance with the attenuation characteristics of the channel. A drive circuit for the light source is disclosed in detail (see figure 11). Use of lower signal frequencies, such as microwave, is also envisaged.
Patent GB-2384749-A (GB)
Title: File with tapering clamping arms and cooperating slider
Inventor: GARDNER JEREMY
IPC: B42F9/00
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: The file for holding paper has a front cover 4 and a rear cover 2. A mounting unit 7 is connected to the rear cover 2 adjacent the spine 3. The mounting unit has two spaced-apart arms 8, 9 which define a slot 11 between them. One of the arms 9 is of tapering form, being thin at one end and thick at the other. A slider 13 engages these arms and is slidable relative to the arms. As the slider slides so the arms move towards one another, thus reducing the width of the slot to effect a clamping action.
Patent GB-2386611-A (GB)
Title: Gaseous Fuel Generator
Inventor: LIN YANG-TIEN
IPC: C25B1/04
Filed: 2002-03-23
Abstract: A gaseous fuel generator has a controller 10 for supplying and adjusting power, and a gas generating assembly 20 which is driven by the power supplied by the controller 10 to electrolyse water into a mixed gas fuel of hydrogen and oxygen. A tube 30, which has an end in communication with the gas generating assembly 20 and which can transport the mixed gas, and an adjusting valve 40, which is disposed on the tube 30 for controlling the flow of the mixed gas in the tube 30, are also supplied. A pressure sensor 50 is disposed on the tube 30 for detecting the pressure of the mixed gas in the tube 30 and for sending detection signals to the controller 10 so that the gas generating assembly 20 adjusts the rate of electrolysis. A burner 60 communicates with the tube 30 to receive and burn the mixed gas. A temperature sensor may also be included.
Patent GB-2388677-A (GB)
Title: Digital binder and method therefor
Inventor: COOPER KENNETH
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: A computer-interactive binder is disclosed for causing an execution of a user-programmable function by an remote computer, network or other digital device, comprising a spine having first and second sides, a front cover pivotably coupled to the first side of the spine, a back cover pivotably coupled to the second side of the spine, a binding mechanism attached to either of the spine, front cover or back cover, an input device, and in some cases, a microprocessor for causing the remote computer, network or other digital device to execute the user-programmable function in response to the input device. Additionally, a computer-interactive binder insert is disclosed for causing an execution of a user-programmable function by a remote computer, network or digital device, comprising a relatively flat member having openings for mating with a binder mechanism, an input device incorporated into the flat member, and a microprocessor for causing the remote computer, network or other digital device to execute the user-programmable function in response to the input device. A computer-interactive document holding apparatus is also disclosed for causing an execution of a user-programmable function by a remote computer, network or digital device, comprising a container for holding at least one physical document, an input device incorporated into the container, and a microprocessor incorporated into the container for causing the remote computer, network or other digital device to execute the user-programmable function in response to the input device.
Patent GB-2372963-A (GB)
Title: Construction of dies
Inventor: COOK LAURENCE DAVID
IPC: B30B15/02
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: A method of positioning dies 10a on the bed of a press, is disclosed which comprises providing a support plate 18 to overlie the surface of the bed 12 of the press and having through apertures 20 in alignment with anchoring holes 14 formed in the bed of the press. Individual dies 10a are placed in desired positions over the support plate, and anchored to the bed 12 at the same time as the support plate 18 by inserting and tightening dogs into the aligned apertures 20 in the support plate 18 and anchoring holes 14 in the bed 12. After the correct dies 10a have been correctly aligned on the bed 12, they are secured to the support plate 18 by means of screws 22. The dies 10a remain attached to the support plate 18 after they have been removed from the bed so that when a new run is required there is no need to repeat the alignment procedure.
Patent GB-2380145-A (GB)
Title: Pressure vessel with flexible link to internal member
Inventor: WILLIAMS RICHARD T
IPC: B01D35/31
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A pressure vessel 11 comprises an outlet 51, connected to the outlet 77 of an internal member 21, or pressure gradient member 21 such as a filter cartridge 21, via a flexible resilient member 71, such as in the form of a tube 71. The vessel 11 maybe suitable for the filtering of water, and the tube 71 may prevent the damaging of a connection between outlets 51, 77 in the event that the vessel undergoes a shock loading, such as if it is dropped.
Patent GB-2391216-A (GB)
Title: Arrangements for mounting containers on one another
Inventor: AKANDE TMOUKHUEDE
IPC: A45C11/20
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A container such as a food container may be mounted on a further container such as a beverage bottle (1). The containers may be attached directly or by means of a separate attachment unit (5a) which may have a carrying strap. They may be disposable or reusable and may be microwaveable.
Patent GB-2383532-A (GB)
Title: Hairdryer nozzle having a plurality of air outlets
Inventor: YU KING KUEN
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: A hairdryer comprises a body 3, a handle 4 housing an electrical supply cable 9 and an air directing device 10 attached to the front of the body. The air directing device 10 has first and second air directing nozzles 1 and 2. The first air directing nozzle comprises an inlet portion 11 which attaches to the front of the hairdryer body via a connection member (13, fig 2) and an outlet portion 11'. The outlet portion comprises a central bore (16, fig 4) and two first outlets 12 and 12' which extend outwardly in an arcuate manner. The second air directing nozzle comprises a connection member (21, fig 5) that rotatably attaches to the central bore (16, fig 4) and it has a central bore 23 providing a central outlet (26, fig 5). Two second outlets (22 and 22', fig 5) extend outwardly in an arcuate manner from the second nozzle. The first nozzle can be rotated relative to the hairdryer body and the second nozzle can be rotated relative to the first nozzle enabling different air outlet configurations to be achieved.
Patent GB-2385545-A (GB)
Title: A selective catalytic reduction device and a method for enhancing ammonia mixing therein
Inventor: LIU Z GERALD
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system for engine exhaust injects a source of ammonia, preferably an aqueous urea solution, or other ammonia solution, to preferably evaporate, decompose and hydrolyze to produce ammonia to react with and reduce NOx in the exhaust. A turbulence generator (32) between the injector (22) and a downstream catalyst enhances ammonia mixing upstream of the catalyst. A perforated reflector (32) between the injector (22) and the catalyst passes the exhaust through the perforations (38) and reflects exhaust back toward the injector (22), to generate the turbulence to achieve enhanced ammonia mixing. A low pressure generator (52) creates a low pressure evaporative diffusion enhancement zone at the injector (22) accelerating evaporation rate and accelerating ammonia diffusion and mixing with the exhaust.
Patent GB-2381808-A (GB)
Title: Formation testing instrument having an extensible housing
Inventor: KURKJIAN ANDREW LORIS
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A well logging instrument 10 comprises an upper housing 28 coupled at its upper end to an instrument conveyance (i.e. a cable 50, figure 4), and at its lower end to a lower housing 26. The lower housing 26 comprises a testing system 12 having a probe 14 which is adapted to be extended laterally from the lower housing 26 by hydraulic cylinders 16, and a backup pad system 20. An axial extension mechanism 38 is coupled between the upper housing 28 and lower housing 26 to allow the lower housing 26 to extend from the upper housing 28. The lengthening of the instrument enables continuous motion of the cable and upper housing 28 whilst allowing the test system 12 to take a stationary measurement. After a well measurement is made, the testing system 12 is retracted and the instrument 10 is shortened.
Patent GB-2396772-A (GB)
Title: An incident alert and monitoring system
Inventor: BARKER CHARLES WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: The system comprises at least one communications device (34) for use by a subscriber (32), a communications network (10) and processing means (22) made available by a service provider (20) which is accessible by the at least one communications device (34) used by a subscriber (32) via the communications network (10). The processing means (10) has an alert status parameter which is initially preset to a first standby status. On recording of a first event, the processing means (22) upgrades the alert status parameter from the first standby status to a second primed status and creates an incident log. On recording of a second event, the processing means (22) upgrades the alert status parameter from the second primed status to a third alarm status, whereupon the incident report is communicated to an emergency service (40) for immediate attention.
Patent GB-2397747-A (GB)
Title: Display unit assembly
Inventor: POYNTON STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: A47F5/11
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A display unit assembly comprises a display unit 100 constructed from a corrugated board, cardboard or similar semi-rigid sheet material. The display unit is mounted to a base platform 102 of a more rigid material. The base is formed of a top layer 110 having an area larger than the area of the bottom of the display unit and a bottom layer 116 of a more rigid material. The display unit is secured to the base by means of flaps 108, 130 which extend from the lower walls of the display unit and which pass through slots (118, fig 8) in the base. Feet 122 are located on the underside of the base. The edges of the display unit panels are covered by protective strips (16, fig 1).
Patent GB-2386169-A (GB)
Title: Method for lining a pipe or main
Inventor: PARKES SYDNEY
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to lining a pipe or main with a liner of plastic material. The liner is provided with means such as longitudinal grooves to enable fluid trapped between the liner and the surrounding pipe to pass along the liner to escape through a vent provided in the surrounding pipe. The liner is preferably folded or deformed prior to insertion into the pipe such that its width is less than that of the inside diameter of the pipe to be lined. The liner is preferably folded or deformed such that it has a non-circular cross-section such as a C-shaped cross-section.
Patent GB-2393589-A (GB)
Title: A locking ring for locking a lamp with a bayonet fitting to a lampholder
Inventor: TASNEEM MOHAMMAD
IPC: H01R33/97
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: A locking ring (2) for locking a lamp (4) with a bayonet filling (6) to a lamp (4) holder with a complementary bayonet fitting (8) comprises a body (12), an aperture (14) through the body (12) for enabling the locking ring (2) to fit onto the lamp holder (8), a pair of passages (16) which are in the body (12) and which enable the bayonet fitting (6) of the lamp (4) to pass through the aperture (14) in the body (12) and into the bayonet filling (10) of the lamp holder (8), and locking means (18) for locking the locking ring (2) to the lamp holder (8). The locking ring (2) is rotatable to a locking position on the lamp holder (8) such that the passages (16) in the locking ring (2) are out of registry with passages (20) in the bayonet filling (10) of the lamp holder (8) whereby the locking ring (2) prevents removal of the lamp (4) from the lamp holder (8), and the locking ring (2) being lockable in the locking position by the locking means (8). The locking means may be a tamperproof screw.
Patent GB-2401350-A (GB)
Title: Seat occupant dependent belt presentation mechanism
Inventor: BOSTROEM OLA
IPC: B60R22/03
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A seat belt arrangement is disclosed which includes a seat belt 2 which initially extends from a lower position 1 to an upper position 4 adjacent to the side of a vehicle seat 10. The seat belt arrangement incorporates a mechanism which is responsive to the seat being occupied to move 6 at least the lower part of the seat belt forwardly relative to the seat. The mechanism may comprise an elongate element 13 which extends across the seat, one end of the elongate element being secured to the side of the seat and the other end being drawn in (figures 2 and 3) when the seat is occupied so as to act on a sleeve 16 surrounding the lower part of the seat belt. Alternatively a sensor (20 figure 5) is located in the seat and is triggered to operate an electric motor (21) in response to an occupant of sufficient weight. The electric motor may drive a pinion (22) which in turn engages a rack (23) associated with the sleeve 16.
Patent GB-2390373-A (GB)
Title: Electrical potential-assisted assembly of molecular devices
Inventor: TOUR JAMES M
IPC: H03D1/00
Filed: 2002-03-04
Abstract: A method for selectively assembling a molecular device on a substrate comprises contacting the first substrate (10) with a solution containing molecular devices (15), impeding bonding of the molecular devices to the substrate such that application of a voltage potential to the substrate results in assembly of the molecular device on the substrate at a rate that is at least 1.5 times the rate of assembly of the molecular device on a voltage-neutral substrate (14); and applying a voltage potential to the substrate so as to cause the molecular devices to assemble on the substrate. More specifically, selective assembly can be obtained by providing a mixture comprising protected molecular devices in solution; removing protective groups from some of the molecular devices; activating the deprotected molecular devices; contacting the substrate with the solution; and allowing the activated devices to bond to the substrate such that the they assemble on the first substrate.